 What of that, mother! we can't turn the stranger off and say 'no;' and if he means any mischief, there's two of us, you know." The man had no weapons— none, at least, which were then visible; and deported himself in so humble a manner, that the prejudice...  The Wigwam and the Cabin: Lst [and 2d] Series - Page 5by William Gilmore Simms - 1845 - 233 pagesFull view - About this book
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...his eyebrows thick and shaggy — white hairs being freely mingled with the dark, both in them and upon his head. Mrs. Grayling did not like this man's...wagon was wheeled a little way into the woods, and off the road ; the horses fastened behind it in such a manner that any attempt to steal them would... | |
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...upon his head. Mrs. Grayling did not like this man's looks, and whispered her dislike to her SOD ; but James, who felt himself equal to any man, said,...wagon was wheeled a little way into the woods, and off the road ; the horses fastened behind it in such a manner that any attempt to steal them would... | |
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...say 'no ;' and if he means any mischief, there's two of us, you know." The man had no weapons—none, at least, which were then visible; and deported himself...wagon was wheeled a little way into the woods, and off the road ; the horses fastened behind it in such a manner that any attempt to steal them would... | |
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...females not excepted. This, perhaps, was the only circumstance, that, in the mind of Mrs. Gray, ling, tended to confirm the hostile impression which his...originally occasioned. In a little while the temporary eacampment was put in a state equally social and warlike. The wagon was wheeled a little way into the... | |
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...his manner was very respectful and even humble ; but there was something dark and sullen in his face. Mrs. Grayling did not like this man's looks, and whispered...wagon was wheeled a little way into the woods, and off the road ; the horses fastened behind it in such a manner that any attempt to steal them would... | |
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...turn the stranger off and say 'No ' ; and if he means any mischief, there's two of us, you know." tion an unnecessary word, and seldom permitted his eyes...wagon was wheeled a little way into the woods, and off the road ; the horses fastened behind it in such a manner that any attempt to steal them would... | |
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...turn the stranger off and say 'No ' ; and if he means any mischief, there's two of us, you know." tion an unnecessary word, and seldom permitted his eyes...wagon was wheeled a little way into the woods, and off the road ; the horses fastened behind it in such a manner that any attempt to steal them would... | |
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...word, and seldom permitted his eyes to rest upon those of any of the party, the females not excepted. In a little while the temporary encampment was put...wagon was wheeled a little way into the woods, and off the road; the horses fastened behind it in such a manner that any attempt to steal them would be... | |
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